May 14, 2008
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
On Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20, 2008 all students enrolled in a Biology course will be taking the NJ End of Course Exam. Students involved in this testing have been made aware of this test and have been thoroughly prepared.
This
assessment replaces the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) Science test
that has been given in previous years. The
New Jersey Department of Education has been focusing on requiring specific courses for all students and implementing assessments
of student achievement that are more closely aligned to course content. As a member of the American Diploma Project (ADP),
On the test days, students will report to the New Gym by 8:15 a. m. Testing will start promptly. It is extremely important that students report to the testing site on time. Also, please make every effort to have your child report to school on those days, absences should only be due to illness or unforeseen dire emergencies.
The state requires a maximum level of security during these types of tests. Therefore, no student will be permitted in the test site with any type of electronic device. All books and bags must also be left in their lockers.
Sincerely,
Douglas J. Petrie
Principal